Fallback tuner: reception from another receiver

A fallback receiver supplies a DVB service over the network when local reception is unavailable and the feature is configured accordingly. The other receiver needs a signal, free resources and an accessible streaming interface. No NAS mount is required.

Enable remote fallback in the reception/fallback settings and select a discovered receiver or enter its IP/URL. The ordinary Enigma2 streaming port is often 8001, but it must match the remote configuration. See the fallback reference for the form and additional options.

Setting group	Meaning
Enable remote fallback	Permit use of a remote reception path
Receiver / IP / URL / port	Set the source of the DVB stream
Alternatives by reception type	DVB-C, DVB-T or ATSC can come from a receiver different from the main source
Service/EPG import	Copy remote data; can change local data, so configure deliberately
Separate import address	Use a different source for data import and streaming
Import on startup/standby	Control update timing where offered

Test a free-to-air service over stable LAN first. Local and remote service references must match. Remote recordings may occupy the required tuner; network capacity and decoder performance add constraints. Account for settings and power-saving behaviour on both receivers.

Fallback differs from a dedicated SAT>IP client or a coax loop-through tuner. This local example needs no Internet port forwarding. Use authentication according to the remote receiver configuration.

Source revision: OpenATV SetupFallbacktuner.py.